Planner II

K&A Power Group - is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources.

We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and building meaningful, long-term relationships with our employees, clients and communities, wherever they are in the world.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Planner II to join our team at K&A Power Group in Garner, NC. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You'll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.


Role Expectations:

• The Planner develops comprehensive work packages that include: Scope of work definition, Accurate labor hour estimates, Required skill sets, Construction and maintenance procedures, Special tools and mobile equipment needs, Special material, parts, or vendor support requirements, Safety, environmental, and special PPE requirements, DOT and environmental permit coordination, Job duration estimates for scheduling, Sketches, photos, drawings, and documentation, Material readiness aligned with required CMI dates
• Review equipment maintenance and performance history to identify special requirements
• Identify opportunities to bundle maintenance work and capital projects for efficiency
• Develop construction sequences with a strong emphasis on substation constructability
• Monitor work progress and variances between estimated vs. actual job hours
• Document variances and drive continuous improvement opportunities
• Communicate critical and near-overdue work status to avoid operational risk
• Coordinate with Construction, Project Management, Grid Management, Energy Services, ECC/TCC/DCC, and external stakeholders
• Assist with clearance coordination and re-sequencing during load or customer constraints
• Support emergency planning, hotline tag requests, and clearance requests
• Participate in project planning, scoping, pre-bid, and pre-construction meetings
• Clarify project scope and identify obstacles and clearance requirements
• Assign and allocate construction resources
• Produce construction estimates for duration, labor hours, and required resources
• Ensure accurate and complete NERC-related documentation when required
• Maintain accurate documentation and completed work package records where applicable
• Travel to job sites for walkdowns, audits, and validation of work packages
• Ensure materials, tools, and special equipment availability
• Obtain feedback from schedulers, supervisors, and crews
• Address work package quality issues to improve future planning accuracy

What we're looking for:

• Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 7 years of related experience
• Experience with work management and scheduling systems such as: Passport, MS Project, MAXIMO, SLATE, TITUS, ITOA, P6, Adobe, PaperPort, MS Office
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Substation construction and maintenance
  • Apparatus, relaying, and line work practices
• Ability to develop detailed job plans requiring multiple craft disciplines
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environments
• Ability to attend onsite visits and in-person meetings 2+ times per week
• Proficient with laptop or tablet-based software
• Willing and able to participate in storm response support when needed
• Reliable personal transportation required

Pay Range $28-33.89/hour

Why Join K&A?

People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.

Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.

Recognition & Growth: We've earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

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The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.